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WorksheetsBE Unit 2 2 .05 Test
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
People who go into business know that the business may not succeed. This possibility is referred to as business
risk
retention
dwonsizing
hazard
A hurricane that destroys a business is an example of a(n) __________ risk.
operational
financial
strategic
hazard
A garden store customer tripped over a plant, fell, and sued the store for damages. This is an example of a(n) __________ risk.
strategic
operational
hazard
financial
A union strike that stops production at a manufacturing plant is a(n) __________ risk.
operational
hazard
strategic
financial
When a rival’s product on the market reduces sales of your company’s product, your company is experiencing strategic risk caused by
regulatory and political issues.
changing customer needs.
obsolescence.
competition.
Which of the following is a pure business risk:
robbery
competition
inflation
Needs
Which of the following is an example of a business risk that cannot be covered by insurance:
Goods lost in transit
Destruction of building by fire
Increase in interest rates
Injury of employee on the job
Management decides to hold its annual meeting in one U.S. city rather than another because of crime in that city. This is an example of __________ the risk.
retaining
preventing or controlling
avoiding
transferring
Carefully selecting goods or services to sell is an example of handling business risks by __________ the risk.
avoiding
transferring
retaining
preventing or controlling
If a risk is small in terms of money, a business may decide to __________ the risk.
transfer
avoid
control
retain
Businesses can protect themselves from the risk associated with lost shipments by
inspecting shipments of goods
purchasing transportation insurance.
training receiving personnel.
selecting resale items carefully
Careful screening of credit customers is an example of handling business risks through
prevention
management
training
retention
Requiring a contractor to purchase a surety bond is an example of handling business risk by __________ the risk.
transferring
retaining
reducing
preventing
Which of the following is one of the main principles of the private enterprise system:
Monopolies
Competition
Price fixing
Ecxlusive agreements
Burger King and McDonald’s are examples of
regulated monopolies
unrelated businesses.
dissimilar firms.
direct competitors.
If a consumer chooses to go to the movies rather than to a pizza parlor, then the movie theater and the pizza parlor are
direct competitors.
indirect competitors.
engaged in prospecting.
engaged in price competition.
Most businesses put their greatest competitive efforts into competing
locally.
. nationally.
with direct competitors.
. with indirect competitors.
An electronics store charges less for a new television than other electronics stores. The store is engaging in __________ competition.
price
nonprice
unethical
sales
When Maura purchased a new car, she was able to get part of the purchase price back from the car’s manufacturer. The car’s manufacturer engaged in
price fixing
nonprice competition
clearance sales
offering rebates
Offering high quality, large assortments, and free shipping are examples of
rebates.
nonprice competition.
price fixing.
price competition.
What type of market structure is most commonly found in a private enterprise economy?
Perfect competition
Regulated monopoly
Oligopoly
Monopolistic competition
The automobile industry, the pharmaceutical industry, and the oil industry are all examples of
market structures.
perfect competition.
oligopolies.
monopolistic competition.
Which of the following pieces of legislation prevents monopolies from forming and hinders price fixing:
Clayton Act
Robinson-Patman Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Celler-Kefauver Antimerger Act
One way that competition benefits business is by encouraging the creation of
new companies.
more regulations.
unrelated firms.
limited resources.
What motivates businesses to produce efficiently and sell effectively?
The desire to spend money
The hope of making a profit
The need for recognition
The chance to start a trend
Which of the following is a direct benefit to consumers of the effects of competition:
. Higher product prices
Wider product selection
Wise use of resources
Fewer new businesses in the market
One way that competition helps build a prosperous society is by
replacing small businesses with large ones.
creating government legislation.
creating new jobs.
increasing the money supply.
